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Mets name Opening Day starter: ‘He’s worked really hard'
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Clay Holmes — a former Yankees closer — was named the Opening Day starter for the Mets on Friday. “He earned it,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “We like what we’re seeing. I know it’s a small sample size, but it’s very encouraging.”
Mets Make Stunning Choice For Opening Day Starter
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday chose a pitcher who hasn't started a major league game since 2018 to take the ball on Opening Day.
Former reliever Clay Holmes named Mets' Opening Day starter
New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018. Holmes has worked 9 2/3 shutout innings over three Grapefruit League starts as he moves from the bullpen to the rotation.
Converted reliever Clay Holmes gets Mets' Opening Day nod
The Mets’ Opening Day starter will be a pitcher with all of four career starts to his name. Right-hander Clay Holmes will start March 27 in Houston, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Friday, coron
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes to make first start since 2018 on Opening Day
Holmes has made all of four big-league starts, all of them as a rookie with the Pirates in 2018. He shifted to the bullpen in 2019 with Pittsburgh, eventually flourishing into an All-Star closer with the Yankees. He’s made an even 300 relief appearances since his last start.
Seasoned closer Clay Holmes surprise Opening Day starter for Mets
Longtime reliever Clay Holmes was named Opening Day starter for the New York Mets, who begin the season March 27 in Houston.
Clay Holmes gets the call as NY Mets starter on Opening Day 2025
Clay Holmes will draw the start for the Mets as they begin the season against the Astros at 4:10 p.m. on March 27, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Friday afternoon.
Clay Holmes to start Opening Day for Mets after ‘very encouraging’ spring
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